Pain Killer

2HeydtHoward Gordon Wells was well acquainted with pain and suffered from a wide variety of unwelcome ailments in diverse regions of his body--until the chance purchase of a mysterious urn gave him the unique and supernatural ability to make his wishes come true. It seemed like a foolproof opportunity to rid himself of every bellyache and back spasm.Things are not so simple, though. Every pain has a cause and, quite often, a purpose. And every wish has side effects and unforeseen consequences. Soon, Howard learns to appreciate the truth of the old adage, 'Be careful what you wish for.'